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Netflix is coming up with a new Western offering, American Primeval. The miniseries, a violent and gory take on the genre, is set in the year 1857 and showcases the ‘birth of the American West.’
The show explores the clashes between different religions, cultures, and people, as they endeavor to control the region. Bloodshed and battles take the forefront, while peace and compassion become a thing of the past in the show’s world.
With its action-packed scenes and high-stakes drama, the series is one of the most-anticipated shows on Netflix. Here is all you need to know about American Primeval’s release date, plot, and cast.
American Primeval release date
American Primeval premieres on Thursday, January 9, 2025 on Netflix. The show is labeled as a limited series, comprising only six episodes. All the episodes will drop on the premiere day, ensuring a binge-watch session for the audience.
American Primeval plot
The story is based in 1857 America. Hatred is on the rise in the wild lands, people are unsafe. Chaos erupts in the region as different communities fight with each other to take control. As the fight continues, lives of several people are sacrificed in the lawless war.
The official synopsis for the series reads:
“This is America, 1857. Up is down, pain is everywhere, and innocence and tranquility are losing the battle to hatred and fear. Peace is the shrinking minority, and very few possess grace — even fewer know compassion. There’s no safe haven in these wild lands, and only one goal matters: survival.”
“American Primeval is a fictionalized dramatization and examination of the violent collision of culture, religion, and community as men and women fight and die for control of this world. The ensemble tells a story of the sacrifice all must pay when they choose to enter the lawless and brutal frontier.”
American Primeval cast and crew
The show features an impressive ensemble, including Friday Night Lights star Taylor Kitsch as Isaac, a man dealing with trauma and inner demons. Sons of Anarchy actor Kim Coates stars as religious and political leader Brigham Young.
GLOW actress Betty Gilpin plays Sara Rowell, a woman moving through the frontier with her son. American Horror Story actor Kyle Bradley Davis stars as Tilly, a dangerous trapper. The Suicide Squad star Jai Courtney appears as Virgil Cutter, a bounty hunter.
The full cast :
- Taylor Kitsch as Isaac
- Kim Coates as Brigham Young
- Betty Gilpin as Sara Rowell
- Kyle Bradley Davis as Tilly
- Jai Courtney as Virgil Cutter
- Dane DeHaan as Jacob Pratt, a member of a religious group
- Preston Mota as Devin Rowell, Sara Rowell’s son
- Derek Hinkey as Red Feather, the leader of the Wolf clan Crow warriors
- Shea Whigham as Jim Bridger, the owner of Fort Bridger
- Nick Hargrove as Cottrell, Jim Bridger’s aid
- Saura Lightfoot-Leon as Abish, Jacob’s wife
- Shawnee Pourier as Two Moons, a headstrong survivalist
- Joe Tippett as James Wolsey, a militia leader
The series is directed and executive produced by Peter Berg, who previously worked with Taylor Kitsch on Friday Night Lights. He is also known for helming the films Lone Survivor, Deepwater Horizon, Patriots Day, and Mile 22. He previously developed the Netflix crime drama Painkiller.
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The show is scripted by Mark L. Smith, who earlier worked on films such as Twisters, The Boys in the Boat, The Revenant, The Hole, and Vacancy.
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